New Law Makes ‘Offending’ Bahrain King Punishable By Up to 7 Years in Prison

If you don’t think much of the King of Bahrain, maybe it’s better to keep it to yourself – or else you could face 7 years in prison, thanks to some new laws to defend the monarchy. Previously, the punishment was a few days in jail, but now, any Twitter post, Facebook comment or casual disparaging word could land you a hefty term. For more RT talks to Rodney Shakespeare, Chair of the Committee Against Torture in Bahrain. READ MORE: http://on.rt.com/xweqti

Who the hell do these people think they are? What does the Koran say about such behavior? The US, the world-wide ‘defender’ of human rights certainly is keeping quiet – would not want to offend the Arabs and have oil cut off.

The Golden Rule

“That which is hateful to you do not do to another ... the rest (of the Torah) is all commentary, now go study.” - Rabbi Hillel

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